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Anthony Santander is finishing strong this winter. Can he factor into the Orioles' 2019 plans?

One of the few remaining Orioles left playing winter ball could be setting himself up with a real springboard into a pivotal spring training.

Outfielder Anthony Santander, who didn't make a mark last season as he finished up his Rule 5 draft requirements and wasn't called back up when rosters expanded in September, is currently in the playoffs with Tigres de Aragua after a strong end to the regular season salvaged his time in his native Venezuela this winter.

Santander hit .355 in his last 10 games while ending the winter on a nine-game hitting streak, bringing his average from .